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MIIT puts a ring on pre-installed mobile app rules

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On Wednesday, MIIT released draft regulations that limit pre-installed apps on mobile devices.
The draft says:

Device manufacturers should ensure non-essential pre-installed apps are deletable.
New devices can only ship with essential apps, like browsers, app stores, and calendars.
Manufacturers sh...